PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nick Fjera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dominick The Destroyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dominick The Destroyer is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Fjera
vs
The Destroyer

188 cm
19
289 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

190 cm
23
220 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nick Fjera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dominick The Destroyer !
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Tiny Johnson and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Destroyer blocks a low kick nicely.
Fjera takes a head kick and keeps coming.

It looks like Nick Fjera has been cut.
A head kick misses from The Destroyer .
Fjera jabs The Destroyer right on the nose. The Destroyer blinks but takes it well.
The Destroyer tests Fjera's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fjera. The Destroyer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fjera misses the body punch
and The Destroyer counters with a low kick, right behind Fjera 's knee.
Fjera throws an off balance right hand
and Fjera takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fjera is looking to score with low kicks.
Jab, jab by Fjera - just one landing.
We've been hearing reports that Fjera has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
The Destroyer misses with a wild body shot.
The Destroyer defending well as Fjera loads up on a big left hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fjera showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from The Destroyer .
The Destroyer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fjera thows a leg kick but The Destroyer checks it
and The Destroyer counters with an outside leg kick.
Fjera throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The Destroyer throws a head kick that misses

and Fjera counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Fjera throws a big right hand that misses.
Fjera scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The Destroyer is trying to keep Fjera in close.

Fjera postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! The Destroyer is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Fjera, into his guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The Destroyer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fjera has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, The Destroyer has managed to get both his arms back between Fjera's legs - danger averted.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Destroyer trying to control the position from guard on top but Fjera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Fjera is looking for a triangle but The Destroyer pushes his legs off easily.

Fjera throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Fjera looking for a guillotine here but The Destroyer defends easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Destroyer passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Fjera is trying to improve his position.
The Destroyer tries to score with some ground and pound. Fjera controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fjera tries to improve position but can't.
Fjera sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

Fjera looking for submissions off his back.
The Destroyer tries to stand and escape but Fjera is controlling the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The Destroyer moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Fjera.
Fjera is trying to get back to half guard.
The Destroyer wants to stand but Fjera has his arm trapped.
Fjera tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but The Destroyer presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
The Destroyer trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Fjera is trying desperately to improve position.
The Destroyer can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Fjera is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dominick The Destroyer will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nick Fjera's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

The Destroyer swings for the body but Fjera moves out of range.
Fjera keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Dominick The Destroyer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fjera misses with a right hand
and The Destroyer counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Fjera is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Fjera jabs The Destroyer right on the nose. The Destroyer blinks but takes it well.
Fjera fails with a takedown attempt.
The Destroyer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Destroyer needs to keep his hands up - Fjera had a free shot at his head there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Destroyer slips under a jab.
Fjera throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The Destroyer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fjera.
Fjera swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The Destroyer scoring well with a low kick there.
Fjera is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by The Destroyer .
The Destroyer throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Fjera.
The Destroyer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The Destroyer shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fjera lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Fjera throws a hook to the side of The Destroyer 's head but The Destroyer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Destroyer takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fjera throws a jab but it's blocked by The Destroyer .
The Destroyer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The Destroyer wants to slow Fjera down by chopping away at his legs.
The Destroyer moves out of range of the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Fjera.
The Destroyer lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Fjera jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The Destroyer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fjera loads up on a big right hand but The Destroyer slips the punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick from The Destroyer lands but Fjera takes it in his stride.

Nick Fjera's cut is getting worse.
Dominick The Destroyer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fjera avoids the head kick by The Destroyer .
Fjera pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The Destroyer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fjera throws out the jab.
The Destroyer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The Destroyer throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Fjera moves forwards but The Destroyer connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fjera loads up on a big right hand but The Destroyer slips the punch.
The Destroyer stuffs the takedown.
The Destroyer throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Fjera on the wrong end of a nice hook.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Destroyer throws a head kick but Fjera moves out of range.
The Destroyer misses with a two punch combination.
Fjera shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. The Destroyer eats them both and turns towards Fjera to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fjera throws an off balance right hand
and The Destroyer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The Destroyer scores with a head kick. Fjera tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
The Destroyer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fjera.
The Destroyer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The Destroyer throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Fjera.
Dominick The Destroyer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fjera keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Fjera. That snapped The Destroyer 's head back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dominick The Destroyer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nick Fjera's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

The Destroyer slips under a jab from Fjera.
The Destroyer scoring well with a low kick there.
Fjera throws a lazy uppercut
and The Destroyer counters with a low kick, right behind Fjera 's knee.
A head kick misses from The Destroyer .

Fjera drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Fjera has gone for a leg lock! The Destroyer slips out almost immediately though and dives into Fjera's guard.

The Destroyer wants to control from the top but Fjera keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Fjera is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. The Destroyer is aware though and is defending well.
Fjera wants to sweep but no luck.
The Destroyer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fjera is keeping the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Destroyer looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

Fjera is looking for a triangle but The Destroyer pushes his legs off easily.

Fjera is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. The Destroyer is aware though and is defending well.

Fjera looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Fjera is looking for a triangle but The Destroyer pushes his legs off easily.

The Destroyer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The Destroyer tries to free his leg and advance position but Fjera is retaining full guard.
Nick Fjera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dominick The Destroyer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Destroyer controls from within his opponent's guard.

Fjera looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The Destroyer engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

Fjera is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. The Destroyer is aware though and is defending well.

Fjera throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The Destroyer trying to control the position from guard on top but Fjera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fjera trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Fjera is looking for a triangle but The Destroyer pushes his legs off easily.
The Destroyer controls from within his opponent's guard.
The Destroyer must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Fjera looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Fjera looking for a guillotine here but The Destroyer defends easily.
The Destroyer wants to get up but he can't break Fjera's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Fjera throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! The Destroyer escapes and throws Fjera's legs to the side, diving into side control!
The Destroyer is looking to take a break and control but Fjera is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fjera tries to improve position but can't.
Fjera manages to work his way to half guard, despite The Destroyer 's best efforts.
Fjera works his way to full guard. Good work.
The Destroyer wants to control from the top but Fjera keeps moving.

The Destroyer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fjera has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, The Destroyer has managed to get both his arms back between Fjera's legs - danger averted.
Fjera keeping moving, preventing The Destroyer from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The Destroyer wants to stand but Fjera has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Fjera escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. The Destroyer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Fjera showed his dominance in that final round.
I think The Destroyer has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28

The fight is ruled a majority draw!